Bartenders Salary in New Mexico
Bartenders in New Mexico earn a median of $36,980 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,790
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,720; the top 10% earn over $63,570. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,920 median in New Mexico
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,740 median in New Mexico
- Gambling Dealers$36,990 median in New Mexico
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,480 median in New Mexico
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,360 median in New Mexico
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35,830 median in New Mexico
Bartenders pay in New Mexico
How much do bartenders make in New Mexico?
The median is $36,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,720 and the top 10% earn over $63,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.